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The preferred metric screw thread is the Coarse Thread Pitch. If this is not suitable due to wall thickness and space considerations, the Fine Thread Pitch is available. 
 
Size (mm) Pitch (mm) Tap Drill (mm) Clearance Drill (mm)
 1.6  0.35  1.25  1.8
 2  0.4  1.60  2.4
 2.5  0.45  2.00  2.90
 3  0.5  2.50  3.40
 3.5  0.6  2.90  3.90
 4  0.7  3.30  4.50
 5  0.8  4.20  5.50
 6  1  5.00  6.60
 8  1.25  6.80  9.00
 10  1.5  8.50  12.00
 12  1.75  10.20  14.00
 14  2  12.00  16.00
 16  2  14.00  18.00
 20  2.5  17.50  22.00
 22  2.5  19.50  25.00
 24  3  21.00  27.00
 27  3  24.00  30.00
 30  3.5  26.50  33.00
 36  4  32.00  40.00
 42  4.5  37.50  46.00
 48  5  43.00  53.00
 56  5.5  50.50  62.00
 64  6  58.00  70.00
 72  6    
 80  6    
 90  6    
 100  6    
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Injection Molding Design Guide

Guide for high quality and cost-effective plastic injection molding.

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Guide for those interested in becoming a mechanical engineer. Includes qualifications, pay, and job duties.

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